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The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
when i first heard about this book i wasn't immediately interested, but given all of the controversy in the book world with bans and challenges i felt like i needed to read it just to see what all the fuss was about. this book deepened my understanding of pronoun choice, especially those that seem 'outside the norm' (i.e. she, he, they). if anything, reading the book has moved me from a position of neutrality on the title to one of strong support. this is an important work to have available for those who need the ability to see themselves in a piece of work and for those who are seeking to better understand the inner lives of others.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Excrement, and Vomit
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
2.5
i just could not get into the writing style. would have stopped early on if i wasn't so personally interested in Hedy.
HausMagick: Transform Your Home with Witchcraft by Erica Feldmann
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
3.5
Breathwork: Use The Power Of Breath To Energise Your Body And Focus Your Mind (A Little Book of Self Care) by Nathalia Westmacott-Brown
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
A Little Book of Self Care: Self Reiki: Tune in to Your Life Force to Achieve Harmony and Balance by Jasmin Harsono
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
when i first started the book i wasn't sure i was even going to like the main characters. but here i am baking cookies to comfort myself at their loss.